Event marking anniversary of April Battles held in Canada
Baku, March 31, AZERTAC
An event dedicated to March 31 – the Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis and the 10th anniversary of the April Battles was held in Ottawa.
The event was jointly organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Canada and the Garabagh Azerbaijani Language School, with the support of the Fund for Support to Azerbaijani Diaspora. It was attended by members of the embassy staff, representatives of the Azerbaijani diaspora and local community, as well as students studying in Ottawa.
The event commenced with an opening address by Vusal Suleymanov, Chargé d'Affaires of the Azerbaijani Embassy. He provided an overview of the genocidal acts committed by Armenians against Azerbaijanis over various periods of history, emphasizing the profound moral and historical significance of the April Battles for the Azerbaijani people. In his speech, Suleymanov also informed participants about Azerbaijan's post-war recovery efforts, reconstruction initiatives, and policies aimed at ensuring peace and stability in the region.
Following this, teachers Vusala Ahmadova and Ulviyya Rahimova from the Azerbaijani Language School delivered detailed information on the historical origins of the centuries-long genocidal policies against the Azerbaijani people. They highlighted that the April Battles marked the beginning of Azerbaijan’s significant military success in the Patriotic War.
Throughout the event, members of the Azerbaijani community delivered speeches, and patriotic films were screened to further engage and inspire the audience.
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